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Jul

The Nationwide Impact of Washington State’s E-DUI Law

Many states have texting and driving laws but still allow drivers to hold their phone up to their ear to talk on it. However, with Washington State's new E-DUI law, those laws may soon see sweeping changes across the country. The nationwide impact of Washington State’...

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14

Jul

Common Workplace Injuries

According to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas sees an average of 250,000 workplace injuries and illnesses every year. This high number is not surprising, considering that the major industries in Texas are some of the most dangerous in the country. Construction, manufact...

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14

Jul

Recovering at Home from a Concussion

A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when the head and brain move quickly back and forth, causing the brain cells to stretch, twist or contort; and sometimes to hit the wall of the skull and swell. It typically happens after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. While every co...

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14

Jul

What to Do After an Out-of-State Car Accident

Texas is next to many great areas to explore like Louisiana, New Mexico, and even Mexico—so when Texans travel outside the state and find themselves in a car accident they should know what to do. First, they should take the steps they would take had the car accident happened...

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14

Jul

Tips before Speaking to Insurance Adjusters

Speaking with an insurance adjuster can be intimidating, particularly after realizing the amount paid by the insurance company is largely up to them. Because of this, it is important to learn a few tips before meeting the adjuster. A qualified personal injury attorney could advis...

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14

Jul

Texas Ranks 47 out of 50 in 2018 Safest States in America

Today I read a story and the report issued by WalletHub comparing all 50 states across 48 key safety indicators grouped into 5 different categories. Texas ranked 47 out of 50 with our neighbors in Oklahoma ranking 48th and in Louisiana ranking 49th. At the McCraw Law Group, we ar...

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14

Jul

Proving Pre-Existing Injuries at Trial

When someone is injured because of the negligence of others, they deserve to be compensated, even if they have a pre-existing mental or physical medical condition. Some common pre-existing conditions can include or involve back and neck pain. According to the University of Maryla...

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14

Jul

Channelview Bus Wreck

I read this morning of a terrible bus wreck occurring in Alabama injuring children from Channelview, Texas who were on their way back to Texas from a Spring Break trip to Disney. First reports are that the driver did not survive and that many of the children have significant inju...

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14

Jul

Liability for Injury in an Airbnb

Just about everyone loves traveling, but hotels can be expensive, particularly after paying for a flight to a destination. For this reason, staying at an Airbnb is extremely popular. When someone chooses to stay at an Airbnb, they rent out a person's home for a period of tim...

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14

Jul

Gas Pipeline Explosions are Preventable….Blaming the Soil and Rain is Inexcusable

Today I opened up my newspaper to page one headlines blaming a recent gas pipeline explosion which killed a 12 year old girl on rain and the soil conditions in North Texas. The same story goes on to explain that 2800 people will be displaced as Atmos will be replacing gas lines o...

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